Question

Find the common ratio of the geometric sequence: 1, 1/3, 1/9, 1/27,…

Answer 1

Hello,

Answer: q=1/3

Explanation:

`u_1=1\\u_2=(1)/(3) =1*(1)/(3)\\u_3=(1)/(9)=u_2*(1)/(3)=u_1*((1)/(3))^2\\u_4=(1)/(27)=u_3*(1)/(3)=u_1*((1)/(3))^3\\\\Common\ ratio\ q=(1)/(3)`

Answer 2

1/3

Explanation:

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